Flake feeder systems: reliable auger solutions for every capacity
Feeding loose regrind, flakes, or agglomerated material into an extruder demands control. Inconsistent feeding leads to surging, poor melt quality, and downtime. Plasmac offers a comprehensive range of auger-based Flake Feeders designed to handle free-flowing materials with precision. Whether you need a simple, low-cost unit for direct feeding or a large buffer system for bulk handling, our technology ensures your recycling line stays full and productive.
Why Auger Feeding?
- Normalize density. Compacting the flake slightly to ensure a consistent bulk density entering the screw
- Variable speed. All systems feature AC driven variable speed controls to match the feed rate to the extruder’s exact requirements
- Versatility. Capable of handling a wide mix of materials, from heavy rigid regrind to lighter agglomerates
- Two solutions. Single Hopper for direct feeding or Silo Feeder for storage and buffering
Low cost, high reliability
Cost-effective
Provides a robust feeding solution at a low entry cost, maximizing your ROI on regrind recovery.
Fully automatic
Once set, the system regulates itself, requiring minimal operator attention
Variable control
The AC-driven auger adjusts speed to maintain the perfect feed rate for your extruder
Seamless Integration with Alpha
Designed as a native component for Plasmac’s direct-feed machines, a Single Hopper Feeder transforms your Alpha into a versatile unit capable of running offline regrind in addition to inline trims.
Ideal applications
- Inline granulation (feeding directly from granulator under thermoforming lines)
- Agglomerate processing
- Rigid flakes from post-industrial processes
Single Hopper Feeder: simple, automatic feeding for free-flowing material
The Single Hopper Feeder is the definition of efficiency.
Designed as a simple, low-cost method for feeding flake, size-reduced material, or agglomerates, it is the perfect add-on for operations processing relatively free-flowing scrap. Complete with a variable speed AC-driven auger feed-screw, this fully automatic unit integrates seamlessly with the Alpha range of recycling machines.
Silo Feeder: buffer storage with automatic discharge
Designed as a simple, low-cost method for feeding flake, size-reduced material, or agglomerates, it is the perfect add-on for operations processing relatively free-flowing scrap. Complete with a variable speed AC-driven auger feed-screw, this fully automatic unit integrates seamlessly with the Alpha range of recycling machines.
Eliminate flow interruptions
Automatic discharge
The integrated mechanism actively agitates the material, breaking bridges and rat-holes
Buffer capacity
Absorbs production surges and allows for batch processing
Custom-engineered
Sized to your specific space and throughput needs
Custom-engineered
Sized to your specific space and throughput needs
Versatile use
Proven with light film flakes to heavy rigid regrind
Ideal applications
- Central granulation (collecting from multiple granulators).
- Thermoforming sheet scrap
- Film recycling (densified/light flakes prone to bridging).
- Batch processing
Applications
Reliable handling for all free-flowing regrinds
Injection moulding regrind – Runners and sprues
Ideal for handling rigid flake generated from skeletal waste grinders, ensuring a steady flow despite the irregular particle shape
Thermoforming sheet scrap
Effectively feeds ground runners and sprues back into the process, bridging the gap between the granulator and the extruder.
Proven performance, trusted worldwide
Reliability shouldn’t be expensive. Plasmac Flake Feeders are the proven workhorse for recyclers who demand consistent, automatic dosing without the complexity of larger systems.
Test your material at our Tech Center
Concerns about material flow? Bring your ideas with you to our Tech Center.
Witness our Feeders’ automatic discharge system in operation and verify their ability to handle your specific material.
Global Service & Syncro-Hub Support
Even the simplest components are critical to your uptime. Plasmac supports your feeding operations with a robust global network
Rapid parts supply
Minimize downtime with instant access to essential spares. Through the Plasmac-Hub portal, you can identify and order replacement augers, motors, and drives for immediate dispatch.
Expert technical support
Our global team of technicians is ready to assist you. Whether you need guidance on installation or advice on optimizing feed rates, expert help is just a call or a click away to ensure your system runs smoothly.
Circular economy
A true circular process requires continuity. Scrap generation is often intermittent, while extrusion demands a constant feed. Our feeding solutions act as the critical buffer in your recycling loop.
By managing the variable flow of regrind, they ensure that your recycling line runs non-stop, maximizing the volume of waste recovered without process interruptions.
Solve your feeding bottlenecks
Stop dealing with bridging and inconsistent feed rates. Choose a Plasmac feeding solution for reliable, automated material handling.